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A shy gentleman was preparing to board a plane when he heard thatthe Pope was on the same flight.
"This is exciting," thought the gentleman. I've always been a bigfan of the Pope. Perhaps I'll be able to see him in person.Imagine his surprise when the Pope sat down in the seat next tohim for the flight. Still, the gentleman was too shy to speak tothe Pontiff.
Shortly after take-off, the Pope began a crossword puzzle. Thisis fantastic, thought the gentleman. I'm really good atcrosswords. Perhaps, if the Pope gets stuck, he'll ask me forassistance.
Almost immediately, the Pope turned to the gentleman and said,"Excuse me, but do you know a four letter word referring to awoman that ends in 'u-n-t'?"
Only one word leapt to mind...my goodness, thought the gentleman,I can't tell the Pope that. There must be another. The gentlemanthought for quite a while, then it hit him. Turning to the pope,the gentleman said, "I think you're looking for the word 'aunt'."
"Ah Of course," said the Pope. "Do you have an eraser?"